semantic encoding

semantic encoding

1. cognitive encoding of new information that focuses on its meaningful aspects as opposed to its perceptual characteristics

   • the “meaning” of something plays crucial role in encoding into LTM

2. maintenance rehearsal

   • the straight repeating of information to memorize it
     • inaffective

3. elaborative rehearsal

   • any form of rehearsal in which the information is related to other information, activates deeper and varied encoding processes
     • very effective